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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.86, 799.83 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.86, 799.83 and 370.10 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.86 : 799.83 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.86/799.83 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.86x = 799.83 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.86x = 296,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,017.08/579.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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