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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 800.31 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 800.31 and 359.02 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 800.31 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/800.31 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 800.31 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 287,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,327.30/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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