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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 868.71 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 868.71 and 213.91 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 868.71 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/868.71 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 868.71 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 185,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,825.76/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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