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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.55, 800.11 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.55, 800.11 and 383.41 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.55 : 800.11 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.55/800.11 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.55x = 800.11 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.55x = 306,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,770.18/579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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