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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 869.74 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 869.74 and 214.72 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 869.74 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/869.74 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 869.74 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 186,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,750.57/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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