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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.53, 867.38 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.53, 867.38 and 213.32 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.53 : 867.38 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.53/867.38 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.53x = 867.38 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.53x = 185,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,030.60/578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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