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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 798.87 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 798.87 and 380.22 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 798.87 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/798.87 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 798.87 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 303,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,746.35/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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