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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 868.77 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 868.77 and 348.17 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 868.77 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/868.77 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 868.77 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 302,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,475.31/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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