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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 803.35 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 803.35 and 320.22 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 803.35 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/803.35 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 803.35 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 257,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,249.14/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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