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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.60, 868.68 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.60, 868.68 and 290.88 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.60 : 868.68 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.60/868.68 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.60x = 868.68 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.60x = 252,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,681.64/579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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