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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 803.32 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 803.32 and 320.13 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 803.32 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/803.32 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 803.32 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 257,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,161.21/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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