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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.21, 868.77 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.21, 868.77 and 335.58 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.21 : 868.77 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.21/868.77 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.21x = 868.77 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.21x = 291,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,541.84/579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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