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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.90, 800.26 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.90, 800.26 and 358.87 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.90 : 800.26 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.90/800.26 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.90x = 800.26 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.90x = 287,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,189.31/579.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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