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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.67, 869.55 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.67, 869.55 and 336.22 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.67 : 869.55 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.67/869.55 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.67x = 869.55 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.67x = 292,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,360.10/579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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