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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.94, 804.36 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.94, 804.36 and 386.74 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.94 : 804.36 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.94/804.36 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.94x = 804.36 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.94x = 311,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,078.19/582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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