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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 800.04 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 800.04 and 358.86 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 800.04 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/800.04 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 800.04 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 287,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,106.70/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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