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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.01, 803.18 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.01, 803.18 and 349.14 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.01 : 803.18 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.01/803.18 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.01x = 803.18 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.01x = 280,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,422.27/582.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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