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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 867.72 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 867.72 and 335.16 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 867.72 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/867.72 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 867.72 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 290,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,825.04/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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