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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 868.87 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 868.87 and 214.32 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 868.87 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/868.87 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 868.87 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 186,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,216.22/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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