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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.79, 798.32 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.79, 798.32 and 368.75 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.79 : 798.32 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.79/798.32 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.79x = 798.32 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.79x = 294,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,377.66/578.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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