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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 803.51 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 803.51 and 320.27 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 803.51 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/803.51 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 803.51 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 257,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,334.53/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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