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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.76 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.76 and 346.32 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.76 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.76 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.76 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 278,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,358.16/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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