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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.90, 799.68 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.90, 799.68 and 358.80 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.90 : 799.68 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.90/799.68 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.90x = 799.68 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.90x = 286,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,925.18/579.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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