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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.34, 803.62 and 320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.34, 803.62 and 320.35 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.34 : 803.62 = 320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.34/803.62 = 320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.34x = 803.62 × 320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.34x = 257,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,439.67/582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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