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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 803.71 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 803.71 and 320.42 is: 442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 803.71 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/803.71 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 803.71 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 257,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,519.14/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.17

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