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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.98 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.98 and 214.03 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.98 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.98 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.98 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 185,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,987.79/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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