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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 870.35 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 870.35 and 360.86 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 870.35 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/870.35 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 870.35 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 314,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,068.34/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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