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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.45, 803.37 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.45, 803.37 and 395.83 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.45 : 803.37 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.45/803.37 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.45x = 803.37 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.45x = 317,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,997.95/582.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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