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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 803.38 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 803.38 and 346.16 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 803.38 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/803.38 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 803.38 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 278,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,098.02/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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