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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.05, 868.12 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.05, 868.12 and 362.17 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.05 : 868.12 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.05/868.12 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.05x = 868.12 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.05x = 314,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,407.20/579.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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