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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.76, 803.96 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.76, 803.96 and 349.75 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.76 : 803.96 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.76/803.96 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.76x = 803.96 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.76x = 281,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,183.26/582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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