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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.26, 868.62 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.26, 868.62 and 213.80 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.26 : 868.62 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.26/868.62 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.26x = 868.62 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.26x = 185,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,710.96/579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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