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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.60, 803.06 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.60, 803.06 and 396.04 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.60 : 803.06 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.60/803.06 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.60x = 803.06 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.60x = 318,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,043.88/582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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