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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 867.74 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 867.74 and 213.26 is: 319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 867.74 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/867.74 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 867.74 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 185,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,048.83/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.85

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