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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 867.46 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 867.46 and 213.38 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 867.46 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/867.46 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 867.46 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 185,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,098.61/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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