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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.95, 798.86 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.95, 798.86 and 382.73 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.95 : 798.86 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.95/798.86 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.95x = 798.86 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.95x = 305,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,744.65/578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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