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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 867.73 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 867.73 and 213.54 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 867.73 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/867.73 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 867.73 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 185,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,289.66/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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