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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 867.79 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 867.79 and 213.29 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 867.79 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/867.79 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 867.79 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 185,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,093.10/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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