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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 803.41 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 803.41 and 320.27 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 803.41 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/803.41 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 803.41 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 257,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,303.30/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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