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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 868.52 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 868.52 and 213.82 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 868.52 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/868.52 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 868.52 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 185,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,706.95/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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