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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 804.03 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 804.03 and 386.54 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 804.03 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/804.03 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 804.03 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 310,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,789.76/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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