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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 798.53 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 798.53 and 368.64 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 798.53 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/798.53 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 798.53 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 294,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,368.26/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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