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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 868.64 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 868.64 and 213.96 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 868.64 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/868.64 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 868.64 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 185,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,854.21/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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