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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 868.39 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 868.39 and 213.67 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 868.39 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/868.39 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 868.39 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 185,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,548.89/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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