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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 868.41 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 868.41 and 213.44 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 868.41 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/868.41 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 868.41 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 185,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,349.09/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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