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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.81, 800.40 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.81, 800.40 and 370.27 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.81 : 800.40 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.81/800.40 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.81x = 800.40 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.81x = 296,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,364.11/579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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