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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 800.28 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 800.28 and 377.96 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 800.28 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/800.28 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 800.28 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 302,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,473.83/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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