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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.58, 867.99 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.58, 867.99 and 213.39 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.58 : 867.99 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.58/867.99 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.58x = 867.99 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.58x = 185,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,220.39/578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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