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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 868.78 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 868.78 and 335.60 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 868.78 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/868.78 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 868.78 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 291,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,562.57/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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