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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.65, 869.39 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.65, 869.39 and 214.36 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.65 : 869.39 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.65/869.39 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.65x = 869.39 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.65x = 186,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,358.09/579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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