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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 799.80 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 799.80 and 380.52 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 799.80 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/799.80 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 799.80 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 304,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,339.90/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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