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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.40, 869.46 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.40, 869.46 and 363.10 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.40 : 869.46 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.40/869.46 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.40x = 869.46 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.40x = 315,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,700.93/579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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