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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 803.39 and 333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 803.39 and 333.53 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 803.39 = 333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/803.39 = 333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 803.39 × 333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 267,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,951.99/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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