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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 803.72 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 803.72 and 320.41 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 803.72 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/803.72 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 803.72 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 257,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,523.99/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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