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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 803.48 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 803.48 and 333.50 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 803.48 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/803.48 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 803.48 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 267,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,960.92/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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