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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.02, 797.58 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.02, 797.58 and 356.86 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.02 : 797.58 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.02/797.58 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.02x = 797.58 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.02x = 284,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,624.40/578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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