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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.58 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.58 and 349.56 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.58 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.58 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.58 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 280,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,899.42/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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