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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 799.84 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 799.84 and 372.88 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 799.84 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/799.84 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 799.84 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 298,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,244.34/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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