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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 803.79 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 803.79 and 386.37 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 803.79 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/803.79 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 803.79 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 310,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,560.34/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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