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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 799.50 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 799.50 and 382.78 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 799.50 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/799.50 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 799.50 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 306,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,032.61/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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