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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 798.56 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 798.56 and 377.15 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 798.56 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/798.56 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 798.56 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 301,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,171.03/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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