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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 798.23 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 798.23 and 368.70 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 798.23 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/798.23 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 798.23 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 294,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,305.56/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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