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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.54, 869.58 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.54, 869.58 and 214.32 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.54 : 869.58 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.54/869.58 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.54x = 869.58 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.54x = 186,368.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,368.39/579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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