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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 803.57 and 386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 803.57 and 386.09 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 803.57 = 386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/803.57 = 386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 803.57 × 386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 310,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,244.39/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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