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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 797.70 and 357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 797.70 and 357.47 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 797.70 = 357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/797.70 = 357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 797.70 × 357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 285,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,148.04/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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