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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 868.63 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 868.63 and 213.79 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 868.63 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/868.63 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 868.63 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 185,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,699.53/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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