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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 868.80 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 868.80 and 335.72 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 868.80 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/868.80 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 868.80 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 291,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,673.54/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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