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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.33, 803.95 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.33, 803.95 and 386.11 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.33 : 803.95 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.33/803.95 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.33x = 803.95 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.33x = 310,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,413.13/582.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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