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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.37, 868.60 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.37, 868.60 and 335.62 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.37 : 868.60 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.37/868.60 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.37x = 868.60 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.37x = 291,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,519.53/579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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