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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 870.20 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 870.20 and 395.36 is: 593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 870.20 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/870.20 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 870.20 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 344,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,042.27/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.44

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