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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 798.09 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 798.09 and 357.18 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 798.09 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/798.09 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 798.09 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 285,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,061.79/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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