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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 803.50 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 803.50 and 320.26 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 803.50 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/803.50 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 803.50 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 257,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,328.91/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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