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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 868.19 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 868.19 and 213.48 is: 320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 868.19 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/868.19 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 868.19 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 185,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,340.13/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.29

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