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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 798.77 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 798.77 and 382.44 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 798.77 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/798.77 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 798.77 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 305,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,481.60/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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