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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 797.76 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 797.76 and 316.10 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 797.76 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/797.76 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 797.76 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 252,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,175.12/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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