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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 803.38 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 803.38 and 372.59 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 803.38 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/803.38 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 803.38 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 299,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,331.35/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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