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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.77, 804.44 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.77, 804.44 and 386.34 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.77 : 804.44 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.77/804.44 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.77x = 804.44 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.77x = 310,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,785.42/582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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