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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.42, 798.21 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.42, 798.21 and 382.07 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.42 : 798.21 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.42/798.21 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.42x = 798.21 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.42x = 304,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,972.09/578.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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