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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 799.28 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 799.28 and 355.18 is: 490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 799.28 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/799.28 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 799.28 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 283,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,888.27/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.17

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