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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 798.21 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 798.21 and 329.72 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 798.21 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/798.21 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 798.21 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 263,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,181.81/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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