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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.25, 797.99 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.25, 797.99 and 345.38 is: 476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 797.99 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/797.99 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 797.99 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 275,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,604.07/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.62

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