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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.90, 870.21 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.90, 870.21 and 363.60 is: 545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.90 : 870.21 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.90/870.21 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.90x = 870.21 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.90x = 316,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,408.36/579.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.63

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