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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 803.88 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 803.88 and 386.40 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 803.88 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/803.88 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 803.88 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 310,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,619.23/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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