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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 799.97 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 799.97 and 358.70 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 799.97 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/799.97 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 799.97 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 286,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,943.45/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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