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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.35, 869.54 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.35, 869.54 and 335.54 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.35 : 869.54 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.35/869.54 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.35x = 869.54 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.35x = 291,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,765.95/579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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