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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 868.71 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 868.71 and 363.26 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 868.71 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/868.71 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 868.71 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 315,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,567.59/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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