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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 803.26 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 803.26 and 346.08 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 803.26 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/803.26 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 803.26 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 277,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,987.34/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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