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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.80, 868.50 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.80, 868.50 and 347.96 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.80 : 868.50 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.80/868.50 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.80x = 868.50 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.80x = 302,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,203.26/579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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