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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 799.61 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 799.61 and 369.69 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 799.61 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/799.61 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 799.61 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 295,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,608.75/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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