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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 803.32 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 803.32 and 349.32 is: 482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 803.32 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/803.32 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 803.32 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 280,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,615.74/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.00

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