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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.91, 804.35 and 396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.91, 804.35 and 396.65 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.91 : 804.35 = 396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.91/804.35 = 396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.91x = 804.35 × 396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.91x = 319,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,041.67/582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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