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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.72, 798.36 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.72, 798.36 and 345.84 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.72 : 798.36 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.72/798.36 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.72x = 798.36 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.72x = 276,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,104.82/578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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