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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 804.10 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 804.10 and 372.95 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 804.10 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/804.10 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 804.10 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 299,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,889.10/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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