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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.18, 866.88 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.18, 866.88 and 373.22 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.18 : 866.88 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.18/866.88 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.18x = 866.88 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.18x = 323,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,532.62/579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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