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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.32, 797.78 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.32, 797.78 and 391.82 is: 540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.32 : 797.78 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.32/797.78 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.32x = 797.78 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.32x = 312,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,583.15/578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.50

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