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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 798.58 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 798.58 and 357.70 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 798.58 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/798.58 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 798.58 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 285,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,652.07/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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