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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 803.52 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 803.52 and 333.60 is: 460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 803.52 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/803.52 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 803.52 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 268,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,054.27/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.38

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