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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 797.82 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 797.82 and 357.16 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 797.82 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/797.82 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 797.82 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 284,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,949.39/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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