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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.25, 799.93 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.25, 799.93 and 358.27 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.25 : 799.93 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.25/799.93 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.25x = 799.93 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.25x = 286,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,591.85/579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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