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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.51, 803.85 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.51, 803.85 and 320.52 is: 442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.51 : 803.85 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.51/803.85 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.51x = 803.85 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.51x = 257,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,650.00/582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.31

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