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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 803.34 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 803.34 and 385.32 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 803.34 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/803.34 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 803.34 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 309,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,542.97/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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