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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 867.19 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 867.19 and 213.02 is: 319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 867.19 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/867.19 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 867.19 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 184,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,728.81/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.20

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