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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 798 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 798 and 357.08 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 798 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/798 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 798 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 284,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,949.84/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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