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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 798.22 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 798.22 and 391.86 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 798.22 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/798.22 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 798.22 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 312,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,790.49/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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