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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.47, 798.06 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.47, 798.06 and 357.03 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.47 : 798.06 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.47/798.06 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.47x = 798.06 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.47x = 284,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,931.36/578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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