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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 797.97 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 797.97 and 357.68 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 797.97 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/797.97 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 797.97 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 285,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,417.91/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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