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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 803.67 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 803.67 and 385.93 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 803.67 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/803.67 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 803.67 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 310,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,158.35/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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