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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.74 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.74 and 335.58 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.74 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.74 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.74 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 291,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,531.77/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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