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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 868.55 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 868.55 and 335.51 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 868.55 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/868.55 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 868.55 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 291,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,401.19/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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