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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.50, 803.85 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.50, 803.85 and 349.76 is: 482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.50 : 803.85 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.50/803.85 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.50x = 803.85 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.50x = 281,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,154.58/582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.67

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