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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.41, 803.68 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.41, 803.68 and 333.72 is: 460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.41 : 803.68 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.41/803.68 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.41x = 803.68 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.41x = 268,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,203.26/582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.50

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