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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 798.06 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 798.06 and 357.66 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 798.06 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/798.06 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 798.06 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 285,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,434.14/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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