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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.37, 798.29 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.37, 798.29 and 354.38 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.37 : 798.29 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.37/798.29 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.37x = 798.29 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.37x = 282,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,893.58/578.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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