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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 797.76 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 797.76 and 368.60 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 797.76 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/797.76 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 797.76 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 294,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,054.34/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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