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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 868.15 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 868.15 and 213.53 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 868.15 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/868.15 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 868.15 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 185,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,376.07/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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