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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 798.08 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 798.08 and 382.08 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 798.08 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/798.08 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 798.08 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 304,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,930.41/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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