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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.02, 797.34 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.02, 797.34 and 356.80 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.02 : 797.34 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.02/797.34 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.02x = 797.34 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.02x = 284,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,490.91/578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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