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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.81, 868.55 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.81, 868.55 and 213.62 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.81 : 868.55 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.81/868.55 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.81x = 868.55 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.81x = 185,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,538.58/578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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