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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.32, 803.30 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.32, 803.30 and 346.24 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.32 : 803.30 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.32/803.30 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.32x = 803.30 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.32x = 278,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,134.59/582.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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