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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 804.06 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 804.06 and 396.39 is: 547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 804.06 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/804.06 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 804.06 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 318,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,721.34/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.35

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