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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 868.12 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 868.12 and 213.57 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 868.12 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/868.12 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 868.12 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 185,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,403.85/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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