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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 799.26 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 799.26 and 358.20 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 799.26 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/799.26 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 799.26 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 286,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,294.93/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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