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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 869.74 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 869.74 and 397.51 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 869.74 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/869.74 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 869.74 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 345,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,727.18/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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