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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.80, 803.94 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.80, 803.94 and 395.96 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.80 : 803.94 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.80/803.94 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.80x = 803.94 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.80x = 318,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,328.08/582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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