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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 799.08 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 799.08 and 402.67 is: 555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 799.08 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/799.08 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 799.08 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 321,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,761.55/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.87

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