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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.67, 798.62 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.67, 798.62 and 357.58 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.67 : 798.62 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.67/798.62 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.67x = 798.62 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.67x = 285,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,570.54/578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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