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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 868.49 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 868.49 and 213.92 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 868.49 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/868.49 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 868.49 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 185,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,787.38/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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