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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.80, 804.18 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.80, 804.18 and 373.16 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.80 : 804.18 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.80/804.18 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.80x = 804.18 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.80x = 300,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,087.81/582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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