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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 803.55 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 803.55 and 316.73 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 803.55 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/803.55 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 803.55 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 254,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,508.44/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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