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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.21, 797.96 and 356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.21, 797.96 and 356.99 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.21 : 797.96 = 356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.21/797.96 = 356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.21x = 797.96 × 356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.21x = 284,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,861.96/578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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