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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.72, 804.12 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.72, 804.12 and 349.80 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.72 : 804.12 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.72/804.12 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.72x = 804.12 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.72x = 281,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,281.18/582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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