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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 803.34 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 803.34 and 346.17 is: 477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 803.34 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/803.34 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 803.34 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 278,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,092.21/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.62

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