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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 868.52 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 868.52 and 348.86 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 868.52 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/868.52 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 868.52 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 302,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,985.80/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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