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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.82, 804.05 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.82, 804.05 and 396.02 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.82 : 804.05 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.82/804.05 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.82x = 804.05 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.82x = 318,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,413.88/582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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