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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.58, 867.72 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.58, 867.72 and 213.32 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.58 : 867.72 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.58/867.72 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.58x = 867.72 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.58x = 185,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,102.03/578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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