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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.51, 798.36 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.51, 798.36 and 354.51 is: 489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.51 : 798.36 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.51/798.36 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.51x = 798.36 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.51x = 283,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,025.27/578.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.23

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