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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.27, 868.92 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.27, 868.92 and 213.87 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.27 : 868.92 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.27/868.92 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.27x = 868.92 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.27x = 185,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,835.92/579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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