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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.49, 868.96 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.49, 868.96 and 336.08 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.49 : 868.96 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.49/868.96 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.49x = 868.96 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.49x = 292,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,039.24/579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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