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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 800.23 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 800.23 and 358.59 is: 494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 800.23 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/800.23 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 800.23 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 286,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,956.01/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.95

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