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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.05, 867.96 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.05, 867.96 and 213.60 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.05 : 867.96 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.05/867.96 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.05x = 867.96 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.05x = 185,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,396.26/579.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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