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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 868.37 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 868.37 and 373.92 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 868.37 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/868.37 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 868.37 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 324,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,697.89/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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