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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.04, 799.49 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.04, 799.49 and 382.96 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.04 : 799.49 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.04/799.49 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.04x = 799.49 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.04x = 306,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,172.69/579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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