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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 798.61 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 798.61 and 379.65 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 798.61 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/798.61 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 798.61 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 303,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,192.29/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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