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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.73, 800.13 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.73, 800.13 and 358.78 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.73 : 800.13 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.73/800.13 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.73x = 800.13 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.73x = 287,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,069.99/579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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