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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 868.68 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 868.68 and 214.04 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 868.68 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/868.68 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 868.68 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 185,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,934.44/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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