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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 869.91 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 869.91 and 348.81 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 869.91 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/869.91 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 869.91 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 303,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,433.31/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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