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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.89, 798.98 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.89, 798.98 and 369.02 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.89 : 798.98 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.89/798.98 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.89x = 798.98 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.89x = 294,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,839.60/578.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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