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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 803.37 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 803.37 and 320.17 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 803.37 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/803.37 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 803.37 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 257,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,214.97/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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