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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.70, 804.12 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.70, 804.12 and 386.58 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.70 : 804.12 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.70/804.12 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.70x = 804.12 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.70x = 310,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,850.76/582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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