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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.75, 800.36 and 393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.75, 800.36 and 393.49 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.75 : 800.36 = 393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.75/800.36 = 393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.75x = 800.36 × 393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.75x = 314,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,933.66/579.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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