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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 798.90 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 798.90 and 368.95 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 798.90 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/798.90 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 798.90 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 294,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,754.16/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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