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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.07, 867.55 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.07, 867.55 and 335.08 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.07 : 867.55 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.07/867.55 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.07x = 867.55 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.07x = 290,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,698.65/579.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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