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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 803.76 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 803.76 and 383.33 is: 528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 803.76 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/803.76 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 803.76 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 308,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,101.30/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.72

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