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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 798.07 and 382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 798.07 and 382.31 is: 527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 798.07 = 382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/798.07 = 382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 798.07 × 382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 305,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,108.91/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.20

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