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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 799.04 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 799.04 and 382.88 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 799.04 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/799.04 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 799.04 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 305,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,936.44/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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