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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 867.12 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 867.12 and 213.05 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 867.12 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/867.12 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 867.12 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 184,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,739.92/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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