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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.04, 802.67 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.04, 802.67 and 372.35 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.04 : 802.67 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.04/802.67 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.04x = 802.67 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.04x = 298,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,874.17/582.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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