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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 869.40 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 869.40 and 336.24 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 869.40 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/869.40 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 869.40 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 292,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,327.06/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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