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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.94, 800.35 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.94, 800.35 and 359.02 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.94 : 800.35 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.94/800.35 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.94x = 800.35 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.94x = 287,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,339.00/579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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