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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.21, 803.66 and 385.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.21, 803.66 and 385.78 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.21 : 803.66 = 385.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.21/803.66 = 385.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.21x = 803.66 × 385.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.21x = 310,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,037.96/582.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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