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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.06, 803.16 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.06, 803.16 and 372.15 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.06 : 803.16 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.06/803.16 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.06x = 803.16 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.06x = 298,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,895.99/582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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