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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.11, 868.75 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.11, 868.75 and 214.16 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.11 : 868.75 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.11/868.75 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.11x = 868.75 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.11x = 186,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,046.62/579.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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