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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 797.63 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 797.63 and 367.86 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 797.63 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/797.63 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 797.63 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 293,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,417.09/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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