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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 798.66 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 798.66 and 392.52 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 798.66 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/798.66 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 798.66 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 313,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,490.02/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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