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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 803.48 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 803.48 and 346.12 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 803.48 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/803.48 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 803.48 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 278,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,100.50/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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