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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.18, 798.96 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.18, 798.96 and 358.02 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.18 : 798.96 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.18/798.96 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.18x = 798.96 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.18x = 286,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,043.66/579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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