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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.97, 868.25 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.97, 868.25 and 213.66 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.97 : 868.25 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.97/868.25 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.97x = 868.25 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.97x = 185,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,510.30/578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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