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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 798.06 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 798.06 and 357.31 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 798.06 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/798.06 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 798.06 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 285,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,154.82/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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