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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 799.88 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 799.88 and 383.13 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 799.88 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/799.88 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 799.88 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 306,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,456.11/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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