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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 867.38 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 867.38 and 373.35 is: 558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 867.38 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/867.38 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 867.38 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 323,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,834.46/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.92

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