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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.76, 804.68 and 396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.76, 804.68 and 396.87 is: 548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.76 : 804.68 = 396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.76/804.68 = 396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.76x = 804.68 × 396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.76x = 319,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,352.07/582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.00

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