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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 803.38 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 803.38 and 316.60 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 803.38 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/803.38 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 803.38 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 254,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,350.11/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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