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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 797.51 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 797.51 and 368.35 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 797.51 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/797.51 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 797.51 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 293,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,760.97/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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