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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.11, 868.40 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.11, 868.40 and 335.71 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.11 : 868.40 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.11/868.40 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.11x = 868.40 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.11x = 291,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,524.54/579.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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