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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.17, 803.27 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.17, 803.27 and 346.10 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.17 : 803.27 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.17/803.27 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.17x = 803.27 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.17x = 278,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,010.02/582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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