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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 870.30 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 870.30 and 336.12 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 870.30 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/870.30 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 870.30 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 292,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,525.24/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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