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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.89, 869.87 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.89, 869.87 and 374.09 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.89 : 869.87 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.89/869.87 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.89x = 869.87 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.89x = 325,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,406.25/579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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