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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 869.13 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 869.13 and 214.20 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 869.13 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/869.13 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 869.13 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 186,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,167.65/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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