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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 803.32 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 803.32 and 349.25 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 803.32 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/803.32 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 803.32 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 280,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,554.62/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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