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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.16 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.16 and 349.26 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.16 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.16 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.16 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 280,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,511.66/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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