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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 867.93 and 213.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 867.93 and 213.41 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 867.93 = 213.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/867.93 = 213.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 867.93 × 213.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 185,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,224.94/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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