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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.25, 803.22 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.25, 803.22 and 385.93 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.25 : 803.22 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.25/803.22 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.25x = 803.22 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.25x = 309,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,986.69/582.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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