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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.72, 803.70 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.72, 803.70 and 386.16 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.72 : 803.70 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.72/803.70 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.72x = 803.70 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.72x = 310,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,356.79/582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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