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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 803.25 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 803.25 and 320.10 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 803.25 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/803.25 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 803.25 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 257,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,120.33/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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