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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.52, 869.16 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.52, 869.16 and 214.30 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.52 : 869.16 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.52/869.16 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.52x = 869.16 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.52x = 186,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,260.99/579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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