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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.59, 867.84 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.59, 867.84 and 397.34 is: 594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.59 : 867.84 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.59/867.84 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.59x = 867.84 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.59x = 344,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,823.21/579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.95

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