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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 799.20 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 799.20 and 372 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 799.20 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/799.20 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 799.20 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 297,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,302.40/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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