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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.59, 869.29 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.59, 869.29 and 214.29 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.59 : 869.29 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.59/869.29 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.59x = 869.29 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.59x = 186,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,280.15/579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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