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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.25 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.25 and 349.08 is: 481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.25 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.25 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.25 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 280,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,398.51/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.78

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