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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 798.24 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 798.24 and 368.28 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 798.24 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/798.24 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 798.24 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 293,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,978.50/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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