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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 798 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 798 and 368.32 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 798 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/798 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 798 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 293,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,919.36/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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