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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 869.24 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 869.24 and 362.84 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 869.24 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/869.24 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 869.24 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 315,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,391.60/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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