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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 798.32 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 798.32 and 401.44 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 798.32 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/798.32 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 798.32 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 320,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,477.58/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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