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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 798.68 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 798.68 and 342.75 is: 473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 798.68 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/798.68 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 798.68 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 273,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,745.86/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.01

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