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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.28 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.28 and 375.12 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.28 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.28 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.28 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 301,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,326.39/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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