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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.49, 868.08 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.49, 868.08 and 270.92 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.49 : 868.08 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.49/868.08 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.49x = 868.08 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.49x = 235,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,180.23/579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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