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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 797.55 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 797.55 and 367.98 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 797.55 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/797.55 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 797.55 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 293,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,481.07/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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