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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 579.93 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 579.93 and 213.54 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 579.93 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/579.93 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 579.93 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 123,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,841.23/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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