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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.18, 803.36 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.18, 803.36 and 330.09 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.18 : 803.36 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.18/803.36 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.18x = 803.36 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.18x = 265,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,183.43/582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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