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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.52, 869.70 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.52, 869.70 and 335.80 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.52 : 869.70 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.52/869.70 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.52x = 869.70 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.52x = 292,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,045.26/579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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