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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.54, 798.39 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.54, 798.39 and 391.76 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.54 : 798.39 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.54/798.39 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.54x = 798.39 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.54x = 312,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,777.27/578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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