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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 800.01 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 800.01 and 372.26 is: 513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 800.01 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/800.01 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 800.01 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 297,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,811.72/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.81

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