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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 803.94 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 803.94 and 349.72 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 803.94 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/803.94 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 803.94 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 281,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,153.90/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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