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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.65, 804.26 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.65, 804.26 and 386.22 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.65 : 804.26 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.65/804.26 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.65x = 804.26 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.65x = 310,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,621.30/582.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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