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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 803.76 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 803.76 and 320.42 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 803.76 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/803.76 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 803.76 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 257,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,541.59/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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