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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.37, 869.06 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.37, 869.06 and 271.13 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.37 : 869.06 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.37/869.06 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.37x = 869.06 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.37x = 235,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,628.24/579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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