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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 868.53 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 868.53 and 213.62 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 868.53 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/868.53 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 868.53 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 185,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,531.04/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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