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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 867.52 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 867.52 and 213.72 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 867.52 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/867.52 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 867.52 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 185,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,406.37/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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