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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 799.20 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 799.20 and 382.56 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 799.20 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/799.20 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 799.20 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 305,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,741.95/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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