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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.50, 868.78 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.50, 868.78 and 335.75 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.50 : 868.78 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.50/868.78 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.50x = 868.78 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.50x = 291,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,692.89/579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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