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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 869.54 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 869.54 and 214.53 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 869.54 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/869.54 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 869.54 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 186,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,541.34/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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