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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 868.35 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 868.35 and 213.80 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 868.35 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/868.35 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 868.35 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 185,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,653.23/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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