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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.46, 799.92 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.46, 799.92 and 358.72 is: 495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.46 : 799.92 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.46/799.92 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.46x = 799.92 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.46x = 286,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,947.30/579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.20

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