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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.80, 869.70 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.80, 869.70 and 386.08 is: 579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.80 : 869.70 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.80/869.70 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.80x = 869.70 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.80x = 335,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,773.78/579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.12

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