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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 869.34 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 869.34 and 336.17 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 869.34 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/869.34 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 869.34 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 292,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,246.03/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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