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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 869.41 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 869.41 and 214.53 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 869.41 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/869.41 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 869.41 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 186,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,514.53/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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