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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.21, 803.48 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.21, 803.48 and 320.22 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.21 : 803.48 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.21/803.48 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.21x = 803.48 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.21x = 257,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,288.76/582.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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