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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 797.88 and 382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 797.88 and 382.06 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 797.88 = 382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/797.88 = 382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 797.88 × 382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 304,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,838.03/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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