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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.72, 867.91 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.72, 867.91 and 213.54 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.72 : 867.91 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.72/867.91 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.72x = 867.91 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.72x = 185,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,333.50/578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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