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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 799.38 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 799.38 and 358.31 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 799.38 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/799.38 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 799.38 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 286,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,421.85/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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