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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.86, 868.57 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.86, 868.57 and 336.25 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.86 : 868.57 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.86/868.57 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.86x = 868.57 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.86x = 292,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,053.65/579.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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