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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 797.52 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 797.52 and 356.90 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 797.52 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/797.52 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 797.52 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 284,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,634.89/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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