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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 869.04 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 869.04 and 214.26 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 869.04 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/869.04 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 869.04 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 186,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,200.51/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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