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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 798.84 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 798.84 and 357.84 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 798.84 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/798.84 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 798.84 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 285,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,856.91/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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