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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 803.74 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 803.74 and 320.44 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 803.74 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/803.74 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 803.74 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 257,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,550.45/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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