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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.38, 803.41 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.38, 803.41 and 372.45 is: 513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.38 : 803.41 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.38/803.41 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.38x = 803.41 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.38x = 299,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,230.05/582.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.81

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