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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 803.49 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 803.49 and 320.25 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 803.49 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/803.49 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 803.49 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 257,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,316.47/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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