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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.61, 869.05 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.61, 869.05 and 362.71 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.61 : 869.05 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.61/869.05 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.61x = 869.05 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.61x = 315,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,213.13/579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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