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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 803.40 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 803.40 and 349.52 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 803.40 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/803.40 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 803.40 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 280,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,804.37/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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