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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 797.56 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 797.56 and 368.20 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 797.56 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/797.56 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 797.56 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 293,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,661.59/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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