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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.59, 800.17 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.59, 800.17 and 383.44 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.59 : 800.17 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.59/800.17 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.59x = 800.17 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.59x = 306,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,817.88/579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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