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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 869.76 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 869.76 and 214.71 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 869.76 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/869.76 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 869.76 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 186,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,746.17/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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