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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 802.95 and 395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 802.95 and 395.57 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 802.95 = 395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/802.95 = 395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 802.95 × 395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 317,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,618.92/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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