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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 799.06 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 799.06 and 369.40 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 799.06 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/799.06 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 799.06 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 295,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,172.76/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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