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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.89, 799.82 and 369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.89, 799.82 and 369.89 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.89 : 799.82 = 369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.89/799.82 = 369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.89x = 799.82 × 369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.89x = 295,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,839.57/579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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