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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.45, 803.82 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.45, 803.82 and 372.60 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.45 : 803.82 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.45/803.82 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.45x = 803.82 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.45x = 299,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,503.33/582.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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