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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 867.53 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 867.53 and 395.78 is: 592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 867.53 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/867.53 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 867.53 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 343,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,344.71/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.97

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