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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.22, 803.45 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.22, 803.45 and 320.24 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.22 : 803.45 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.22/803.45 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.22x = 803.45 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.22x = 257,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,291.21/582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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