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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.13, 803.16 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.13, 803.16 and 345.96 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.13 : 803.16 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.13/803.16 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.13x = 803.16 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.13x = 277,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,858.77/582.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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