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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.86, 798.45 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.86, 798.45 and 369.10 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.86 : 798.45 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.86/798.45 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.86x = 798.45 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.86x = 294,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,707.90/578.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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