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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 799.59 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 799.59 and 402.66 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 799.59 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/799.59 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 799.59 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 321,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,962.91/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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