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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.10, 803.07 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.10, 803.07 and 395.74 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.10 : 803.07 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.10/803.07 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.10x = 803.07 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.10x = 317,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,806.92/582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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