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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 868.18 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 868.18 and 373.87 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 868.18 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/868.18 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 868.18 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 324,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,586.46/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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