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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 868.92 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 868.92 and 214.33 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 868.92 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/868.92 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 868.92 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 186,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,231.21/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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