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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 798.64 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 798.64 and 392.44 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 798.64 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/798.64 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 798.64 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 313,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,418.28/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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