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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.29, 803.60 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.29, 803.60 and 320.36 is: 442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.29 : 803.60 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.29/803.60 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.29x = 803.60 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.29x = 257,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,435.68/582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.11

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