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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 867.84 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 867.84 and 213.62 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 867.84 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/867.84 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 867.84 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 185,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,383.64/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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