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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.81, 804.19 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.81, 804.19 and 370.04 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.81 : 804.19 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.81/804.19 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.81x = 804.19 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.81x = 297,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,582.47/582.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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