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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 798.96 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 798.96 and 368.88 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 798.96 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/798.96 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 798.96 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 294,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,720.36/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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