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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 798.81 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 798.81 and 369.12 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 798.81 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/798.81 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 798.81 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 294,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,856.75/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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