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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 803.70 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 803.70 and 349.48 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 803.70 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/803.70 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 803.70 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 280,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,877.08/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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