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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.60, 804.10 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.60, 804.10 and 343.50 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.60 : 804.10 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.60/804.10 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.60x = 804.10 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.60x = 276,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,208.35/582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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