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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.40, 799.06 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.40, 799.06 and 379.70 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.40 : 799.06 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.40/799.06 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.40x = 799.06 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.40x = 303,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,403.08/578.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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