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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 800.10 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 800.10 and 369.76 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 800.10 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/800.10 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 800.10 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 295,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,843.13/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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