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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 797.44 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 797.44 and 391.57 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 797.44 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/797.44 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 797.44 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 312,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,253.58/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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