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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.07, 803.18 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.07, 803.18 and 320.08 is: 441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.07 : 803.18 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.07/803.18 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.07x = 803.18 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.07x = 257,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,081.85/582.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.67

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