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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 867.96 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 867.96 and 270.72 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 867.96 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/867.96 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 867.96 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 234,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,974.13/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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