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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.64, 869.50 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.64, 869.50 and 336.44 is: 504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.64 : 869.50 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.64/869.50 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.64x = 869.50 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.64x = 292,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,534.58/579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.68

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