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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.04 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.04 and 349.20 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.04 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.04 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.04 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 280,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,421.57/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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