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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 800.37 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 800.37 and 359.13 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 800.37 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/800.37 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 800.37 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 287,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,436.88/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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