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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.50, 804.12 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.50, 804.12 and 427.52 is: 590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.50 : 804.12 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.50/804.12 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.50x = 804.12 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.50x = 343,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,777.38/582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.18

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