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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.38, 803.55 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.38, 803.55 and 333.57 is: 460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.38 : 803.55 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.38/803.55 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.38x = 803.55 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.38x = 268,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,040.17/582.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.25

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