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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 803.43 and 320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 803.43 and 320.21 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 803.43 = 320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/803.43 = 320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 803.43 × 320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 257,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,266.32/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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