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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 803.72 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 803.72 and 349.48 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 803.72 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/803.72 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 803.72 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 280,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,884.07/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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