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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 799.54 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.38, 799.54 and 372.38 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.38 : 799.54 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.38/799.54 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.38x = 799.54 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.38x = 297,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,727.78/579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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