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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 799.77 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 799.77 and 358.40 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 799.77 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/799.77 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 799.77 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 286,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,638.66/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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