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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 869.00 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 869.00 and 396.72 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 869.00 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/869.00 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 869.00 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 344,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,747.70/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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