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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.87, 800.14 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.87, 800.14 and 369.96 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.87 : 800.14 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.87/800.14 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.87x = 800.14 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.87x = 296,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,019.79/579.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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