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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 800.37 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 800.37 and 355.88 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 800.37 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/800.37 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 800.37 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 284,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,835.68/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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