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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 796.70 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 796.70 and 403.18 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 796.70 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/796.70 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 796.70 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 321,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,212.52/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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