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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 868.73 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 868.73 and 214.20 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 868.73 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/868.73 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 868.73 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 186,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,080.90/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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