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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 870.06 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 870.06 and 336.12 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 870.06 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/870.06 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 870.06 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 292,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,444.57/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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