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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.40, 868.82 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.40, 868.82 and 214.10 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.40 : 868.82 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.40/868.82 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.40x = 868.82 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.40x = 186,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,014.36/579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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