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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.97, 804.54 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.97, 804.54 and 373.18 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.97 : 804.54 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.97/804.54 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.97x = 804.54 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.97x = 300,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,238.24/582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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