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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 799.16 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 799.16 and 382.72 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 799.16 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/799.16 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 799.16 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 305,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,850.60/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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