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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 798.77 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 798.77 and 392.66 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 798.77 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/798.77 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 798.77 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 313,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,639.07/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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