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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 802.24 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 802.24 and 395.61 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 802.24 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/802.24 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 802.24 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 317,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,372.19/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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