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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 803.95 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 803.95 and 320.60 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 803.95 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/803.95 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 803.95 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 257,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,741.55/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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