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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 869.32 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 869.32 and 290.80 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 869.32 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/869.32 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 869.32 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 252,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,798.26/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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