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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.57, 799.74 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.57, 799.74 and 358.62 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.57 : 799.74 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.57/799.74 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.57x = 799.74 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.57x = 286,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,802.76/579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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