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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 797.49 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 797.49 and 379.03 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 797.49 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/797.49 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 797.49 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 302,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,270.64/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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