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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.47, 803.18 and 395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.47, 803.18 and 395.99 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.47 : 803.18 = 395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.47/803.18 = 395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.47x = 803.18 × 395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.47x = 318,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,049.27/582.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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