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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 798.03 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 798.03 and 342.22 is: 472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 798.03 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/798.03 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 798.03 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 273,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,101.83/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.24

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