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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 803.19 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 803.19 and 320.05 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 803.19 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/803.19 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 803.19 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 257,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,057.75/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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