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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 869.46 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.38, 869.46 and 214.18 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.38 : 869.46 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.38/869.46 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.38x = 869.46 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.38x = 186,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,220.94/579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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