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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.20 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.20 and 333.40 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.20 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.20 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.20 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 267,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,785.21/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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