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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.73, 800.31 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.73, 800.31 and 383.56 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.73 : 800.31 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.73/800.31 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.73x = 800.31 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.73x = 306,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,966.90/579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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