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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 867.89 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 867.89 and 213.48 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 867.89 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/867.89 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 867.89 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 185,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,276.09/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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