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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 870.28 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 870.28 and 348.37 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 870.28 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/870.28 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 870.28 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 303,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,176.40/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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