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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.49, 797.71 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.49, 797.71 and 381.75 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.49 : 797.71 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.49/797.71 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.49x = 797.71 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.49x = 304,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,525.79/578.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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