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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 803.37 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 803.37 and 333.55 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 803.37 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/803.37 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 803.37 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 267,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,964.06/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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