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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 870.75 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 870.75 and 374.63 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 870.75 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/870.75 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 870.75 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 326,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,204.72/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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