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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 797.74 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 797.74 and 316.11 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 797.74 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/797.74 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 797.74 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 252,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,173.59/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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