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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.11, 797.66 and 342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.11, 797.66 and 342.09 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.11 : 797.66 = 342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.11/797.66 = 342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.11x = 797.66 × 342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.11x = 272,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,871.51/578.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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