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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 798.57 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 798.57 and 369.02 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 798.57 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/798.57 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 798.57 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 294,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,684.31/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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