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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.75, 803.85 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.75, 803.85 and 372.87 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.75 : 803.85 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.75/803.85 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.75x = 803.85 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.75x = 299,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,731.55/582.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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