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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 803.42 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 803.42 and 349.38 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 803.42 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/803.42 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 803.42 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 280,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,698.88/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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