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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 798.80 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 798.80 and 358.08 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 798.80 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/798.80 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 798.80 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 286,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,034.30/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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