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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 799.53 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 799.53 and 358.25 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 799.53 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/799.53 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 799.53 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 286,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,431.62/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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