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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 799.54 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 799.54 and 358.24 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 799.54 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/799.54 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 799.54 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 286,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,427.21/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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