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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 803.88 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 803.88 and 372.78 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 803.88 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/803.88 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 803.88 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 299,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,670.39/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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