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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 797.93 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 797.93 and 357.02 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 797.93 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/797.93 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 797.93 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 284,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,882.02/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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