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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 800.43 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 800.43 and 383.34 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 800.43 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/800.43 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 800.43 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 306,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,836.84/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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