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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 798.35 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 798.35 and 368.50 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 798.35 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/798.35 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 798.35 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 294,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,191.98/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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