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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 803.22 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 803.22 and 333.38 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 803.22 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/803.22 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 803.22 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 267,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,778.24/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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