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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.67, 798.69 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.67, 798.69 and 368.80 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.67 : 798.69 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.67/798.69 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.67x = 798.69 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.67x = 294,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,554.18/578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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