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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 797.96 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 797.96 and 354.35 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 797.96 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/797.96 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 797.96 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 282,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,757.13/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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