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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 867.74 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 867.74 and 213.21 is: 319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 867.74 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/867.74 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 867.74 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 185,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,009.78/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.72

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