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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.55, 803.37 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.55, 803.37 and 385.72 is: 531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.55 : 803.37 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.55/803.37 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.55x = 803.37 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.55x = 309,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,875.88/582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.93

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