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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 797.78 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 797.78 and 357.08 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 797.78 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/797.78 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 797.78 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 284,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,868.19/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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