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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.69, 798.35 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.69, 798.35 and 368.76 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.69 : 798.35 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.69/798.35 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.69x = 798.35 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.69x = 294,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,397.70/578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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