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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 804.53 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 804.53 and 373.03 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 804.53 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/804.53 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 804.53 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 300,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,113.83/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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