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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 803.27 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 803.27 and 316.52 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 803.27 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/803.27 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 803.27 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 254,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,251.02/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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