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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 798.08 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 798.08 and 368.62 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 798.08 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/798.08 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 798.08 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 294,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,188.25/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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