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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.11, 868.55 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.11, 868.55 and 213.80 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.11 : 868.55 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.11/868.55 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.11x = 868.55 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.11x = 185,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,690.58/579.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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