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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.58, 799.65 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.58, 799.65 and 358.60 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.58 : 799.65 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.58/799.65 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.58x = 799.65 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.58x = 286,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,754.49/579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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