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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 798.33 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 798.33 and 381.97 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 798.33 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/798.33 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 798.33 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 304,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,938.11/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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