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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.34, 869.34 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.34, 869.34 and 214.08 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.34 : 869.34 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.34/869.34 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.34x = 869.34 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.34x = 186,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,108.31/579.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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