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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 803.52 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 803.52 and 396 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 803.52 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/803.52 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 803.52 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 318,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,193.92/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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