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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 798.15 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 798.15 and 357.25 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 798.15 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/798.15 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 798.15 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 285,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,139.09/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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