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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.71, 798.68 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.71, 798.68 and 357.68 is: 493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.71 : 798.68 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.71/798.68 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.71x = 798.68 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.71x = 285,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,672.07/578.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.64

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