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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 804.03 and 405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 804.03 and 405.26 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 804.03 = 405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/804.03 = 405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 804.03 × 405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 325,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,841.20/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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