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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 868.80 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 868.80 and 386.88 is: 579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 868.80 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/868.80 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 868.80 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 336,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,121.34/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.68

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