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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 868.14 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 868.14 and 213.29 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 868.14 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/868.14 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 868.14 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 185,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,161.24/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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