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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 795.94 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 795.94 and 391.44 is: 539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 795.94 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/795.94 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 795.94 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 311,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,562.75/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.00

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