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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 869.60 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 869.60 and 373.79 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 869.60 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/869.60 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 869.60 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 325,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,050.89/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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