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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.53, 798.10 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.53, 798.10 and 368.65 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.53 : 798.10 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.53/798.10 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.53x = 798.10 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.53x = 294,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,219.57/578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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