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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 797.73 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 797.73 and 342.07 is: 472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 797.73 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/797.73 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 797.73 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 272,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,879.50/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.04

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