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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 804.26 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 804.26 and 386.24 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 804.26 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/804.26 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 804.26 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 310,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,634.33/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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