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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 868.78 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 868.78 and 213.90 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 868.78 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/868.78 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 868.78 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 185,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,832.04/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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