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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 803.69 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 803.69 and 320.41 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 803.69 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/803.69 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 803.69 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 257,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,508.71/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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