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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.90 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.90 and 214.02 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.90 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.90 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.90 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 185,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,961.98/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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