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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.75, 798.68 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.75, 798.68 and 372.11 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.75 : 798.68 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.75/798.68 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.75x = 798.68 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.75x = 297,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,196.81/578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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