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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.81, 798.68 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.81, 798.68 and 368.61 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.81 : 798.68 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.81/798.68 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.81x = 798.68 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.81x = 294,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,399.59/578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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