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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 798.36 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 798.36 and 329.88 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 798.36 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/798.36 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 798.36 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 263,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,363.00/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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