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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.49, 800.01 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.49, 800.01 and 383.33 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.49 : 800.01 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.49/800.01 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.49x = 800.01 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.49x = 306,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,669.83/579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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