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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.15, 799.56 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.15, 799.56 and 369.54 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.15 : 799.56 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.15/799.56 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.15x = 799.56 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.15x = 295,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,469.40/579.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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