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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.35, 797.88 and 381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.35, 797.88 and 381.61 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.35 : 797.88 = 381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.35/797.88 = 381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.35x = 797.88 × 381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.35x = 304,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,478.99/578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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