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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 868.80 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 868.80 and 213.93 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 868.80 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/868.80 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 868.80 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 185,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,862.38/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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