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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 797.64 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 797.64 and 381.72 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 797.64 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/797.64 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 797.64 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 304,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,475.14/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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