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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.35, 798.59 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.35, 798.59 and 357.44 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.35 : 798.59 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.35/798.59 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.35x = 798.59 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.35x = 285,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,446.22/578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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