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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 803.87 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 803.87 and 386.12 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 803.87 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/803.87 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 803.87 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 310,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,384.33/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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