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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.61, 868.15 and 362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.61, 868.15 and 362.13 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.61 : 868.15 = 362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.61/868.15 = 362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.61x = 868.15 × 362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.61x = 314,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,383.16/579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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