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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 867.36 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 867.36 and 213.20 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 867.36 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/867.36 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 867.36 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 184,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,921.15/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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