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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 803.31 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 803.31 and 346.08 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 803.31 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/803.31 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 803.31 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 278,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,009.52/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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