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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.13, 797.40 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.13, 797.40 and 368.12 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.13 : 797.40 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.13/797.40 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.13x = 797.40 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.13x = 293,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,534.90/578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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