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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 803.68 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 803.68 and 343.11 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 803.68 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/803.68 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 803.68 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 275,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,750.64/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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