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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 869.06 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 869.06 and 336.22 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 869.06 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/869.06 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 869.06 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 292,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,193.67/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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