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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 797.22 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 797.22 and 507.72 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 797.22 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/797.22 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 797.22 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 404,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,764.54/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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