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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 867.48 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 867.48 and 372.80 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 867.48 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/867.48 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 867.48 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 323,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,396.54/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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