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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.25, 798.35 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.25, 798.35 and 371.61 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 798.35 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/798.35 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 798.35 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 296,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,672.99/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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