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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.02, 803.18 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.02, 803.18 and 320.02 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.02 : 803.18 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.02/803.18 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.02x = 803.18 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.02x = 257,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,033.66/582.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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