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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 797.92 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 797.92 and 368.21 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 797.92 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/797.92 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 797.92 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 293,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,803.20/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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