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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.98, 867.95 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.98, 867.95 and 213.68 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.98 : 867.95 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.98/867.95 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.98x = 867.95 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.98x = 185,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,463.56/578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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