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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 868.08 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 868.08 and 213.42 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 868.08 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/868.08 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 868.08 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 185,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,265.63/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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