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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578, 797.64 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578, 797.64 and 371.36 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 797.64 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/797.64 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 797.64 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 296,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,211.59/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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