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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 797.92 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 797.92 and 316.22 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 797.92 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/797.92 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 797.92 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 252,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,312.69/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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