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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 868.39 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 868.39 and 359.96 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 868.39 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/868.39 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 868.39 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 312,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,580.42/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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