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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.56 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.56 and 290.40 is: 435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.56 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.56 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.56 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 252,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,229.82/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.58

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