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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.53, 803.48 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.53, 803.48 and 395.70 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.53 : 803.48 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.53/803.48 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.53x = 803.48 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.53x = 317,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,932.04/582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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