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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.45, 803.62 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.45, 803.62 and 372.49 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.45 : 803.62 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.45/803.62 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.45x = 803.62 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.45x = 299,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,335.46/582.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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