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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.94, 870.19 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.94, 870.19 and 360.51 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.94 : 870.19 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.94/870.19 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.94x = 870.19 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.94x = 313,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,706.04/579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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