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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 868.92 and 374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 868.92 and 374.23 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 868.92 = 374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/868.92 = 374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 868.92 × 374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 325,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,175.93/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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