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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 803.33 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 803.33 and 320.16 is: 441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 803.33 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/803.33 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 803.33 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 257,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,192.53/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.80

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