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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 804.36 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 804.36 and 407.28 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 804.36 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/804.36 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 804.36 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 327,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,599.74/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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