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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 797.78 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 797.78 and 357.51 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 797.78 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/797.78 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 797.78 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 285,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,214.33/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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