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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.22, 803.34 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.22, 803.34 and 346.16 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.22 : 803.34 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.22/803.34 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.22x = 803.34 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.22x = 278,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,084.17/582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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