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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.23, 797.76 and 357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.23, 797.76 and 357.15 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.23 : 797.76 = 357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.23/797.76 = 357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.23x = 797.76 × 357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.23x = 284,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,916.99/578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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