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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 797.67 and 356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 797.67 and 356.98 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 797.67 = 356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/797.67 = 356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 797.67 × 356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 284,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,752.24/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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