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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 799.18 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 799.18 and 358.06 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 799.18 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/799.18 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 799.18 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 286,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,154.39/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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