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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 868.60 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 868.60 and 374.04 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 868.60 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/868.60 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 868.60 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 324,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,891.14/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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