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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 799.54 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 799.54 and 358.56 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 799.54 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/799.54 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 799.54 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 286,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,682.17/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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