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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.54, 804.02 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.54, 804.02 and 369.71 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.54 : 804.02 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.54/804.02 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.54x = 804.02 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.54x = 297,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,254.23/582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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