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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 797.92 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 797.92 and 391.46 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 797.92 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/797.92 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 797.92 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 312,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,353.76/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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