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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.22, 802.92 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.22, 802.92 and 393.59 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.22 : 802.92 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.22/802.92 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.22x = 802.92 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.22x = 316,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,023.66/582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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