Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 798.92 and 358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 578.84, 798.92 and 358 is: 494.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578.84 : 798.92 = 358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578.84/798.92 = 358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578.84x = 798.92 × 358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578.84x = 286,013.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,013.36/578.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494.11
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