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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 797.75 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 797.75 and 391.85 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 797.75 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/797.75 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 797.75 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 312,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,598.37/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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