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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 870.11 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 870.11 and 214.96 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 870.11 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/870.11 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 870.11 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 187,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,038.85/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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