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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 869.67 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 869.67 and 387.54 is: 581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 869.67 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/869.67 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 869.67 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 337,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,031.91/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.31

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