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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 868.89 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 868.89 and 214.32 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 868.89 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/868.89 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 868.89 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 186,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,220.50/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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