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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 867.98 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 867.98 and 213.53 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 867.98 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/867.98 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 867.98 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 185,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,339.77/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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