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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.93, 802.97 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.93, 802.97 and 372.29 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.93 : 802.97 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.93/802.97 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.93x = 802.97 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.93x = 298,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,937.74/581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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