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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.30, 799.56 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.30, 799.56 and 382.84 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.30 : 799.56 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.30/799.56 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.30x = 799.56 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.30x = 306,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,103.55/579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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