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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.17, 803.41 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.17, 803.41 and 320.19 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.17 : 803.41 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.17/803.41 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.17x = 803.41 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.17x = 257,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,238.23/582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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