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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.80, 800.50 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.80, 800.50 and 359.06 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.80 : 800.50 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.80/800.50 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.80x = 800.50 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.80x = 287,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,427.53/579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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