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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.04, 867.96 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.04, 867.96 and 270.70 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.04 : 867.96 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.04/867.96 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.04x = 867.96 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.04x = 234,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,956.77/579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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