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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.37, 798.14 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.37, 798.14 and 316.39 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.37 : 798.14 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.37/798.14 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.37x = 798.14 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.37x = 252,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,523.51/578.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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