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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 799.80 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 799.80 and 358.52 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 799.80 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/799.80 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 799.80 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 286,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,744.30/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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