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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 803.36 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 803.36 and 333.44 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 803.36 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/803.36 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 803.36 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 267,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,875.20/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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