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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 803.36 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 803.36 and 320.20 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 803.36 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/803.36 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 803.36 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 257,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,235.87/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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