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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 802.77 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 802.77 and 416.22 is: 573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 802.77 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/802.77 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 802.77 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 334,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,128.93/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.81

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