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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.48, 869.22 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.48, 869.22 and 351 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.48 : 869.22 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.48/869.22 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.48x = 869.22 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.48x = 305,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,096.22/579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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