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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.79, 804.15 and 372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.79, 804.15 and 372.61 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.79 : 804.15 = 372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.79/804.15 = 372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.79x = 804.15 × 372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.79x = 299,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,634.33/582.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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