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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 798.08 and 392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 798.08 and 392.17 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 798.08 = 392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/798.08 = 392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 798.08 × 392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 312,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,977.08/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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