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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.01, 803.30 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.01, 803.30 and 407.25 is: 562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.01 : 803.30 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.01/803.30 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.01x = 803.30 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.01x = 327,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,141.89/582.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.09

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