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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 804.08 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 804.08 and 407.94 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 804.08 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/804.08 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 804.08 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 328,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,016.40/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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