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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.73, 804.07 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.73, 804.07 and 373.09 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.73 : 804.07 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.73/804.07 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.73x = 804.07 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.73x = 299,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,987.53/582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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