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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 804 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 804 and 395.82 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 804 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/804 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 804 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 318,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,239.28/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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