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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 803.71 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 803.71 and 333.76 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 803.71 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/803.71 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 803.71 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 268,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,246.25/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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