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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 803.07 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 803.07 and 382.83 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 803.07 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/803.07 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 803.07 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 307,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,439.29/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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