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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.73, 803.92 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.73, 803.92 and 372.86 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.73 : 803.92 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.73/803.92 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.73x = 803.92 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.73x = 299,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,749.61/582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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