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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.80, 868.11 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.80, 868.11 and 213.76 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.80 : 868.11 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.80/868.11 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.80x = 868.11 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.80x = 185,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,567.19/578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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