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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 868.95 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 868.95 and 360.33 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 868.95 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/868.95 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 868.95 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 313,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,108.75/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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