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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.29, 803.57 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.29, 803.57 and 320.33 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.29 : 803.57 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.29/803.57 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.29x = 803.57 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.29x = 257,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,401.96/582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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