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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 868.20 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 868.20 and 397.59 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 868.20 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/868.20 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 868.20 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 345,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,183.30/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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