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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.64, 800.24 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.64, 800.24 and 358.96 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.64 : 800.24 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.64/800.24 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.64x = 800.24 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.64x = 287,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,254.15/579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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