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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.16 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.16 and 320.01 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.16 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.16 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.16 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 257,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,019.23/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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