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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.55, 803.90 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.55, 803.90 and 372.43 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.55 : 803.90 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.55/803.90 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.55x = 803.90 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.55x = 299,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,394.61/582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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