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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.23, 798.04 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.23, 798.04 and 368.49 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.23 : 798.04 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.23/798.04 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.23x = 798.04 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.23x = 294,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,069.76/578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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