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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 803.88 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 803.88 and 383.41 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 803.88 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/803.88 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 803.88 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 308,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,215.63/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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