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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.53, 803.39 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.53, 803.39 and 426.20 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.53 : 803.39 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.53/803.39 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.53x = 803.39 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.53x = 342,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,398.67/582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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