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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.97, 870.14 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.97, 870.14 and 336.36 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.97 : 870.14 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.97/870.14 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.97x = 870.14 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.97x = 292,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,680.29/579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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