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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 803.32 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 803.32 and 349.52 is: 482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 803.32 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/803.32 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 803.32 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 280,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,771.52/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.10

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