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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.65, 869.49 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.65, 869.49 and 214.37 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.65 : 869.49 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.65/869.49 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.65x = 869.49 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.65x = 186,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,392.57/579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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