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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.33, 803.61 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.33, 803.61 and 316.77 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.33 : 803.61 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.33/803.61 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.33x = 803.61 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.33x = 254,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,555.52/582.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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