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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.34, 803.49 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.34, 803.49 and 349.42 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.34 : 803.49 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.34/803.49 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.34x = 803.49 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.34x = 280,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,755.48/582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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