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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 797.94 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 797.94 and 316.24 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 797.94 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/797.94 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 797.94 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 252,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,340.55/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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