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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 804.33 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 804.33 and 349.92 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 804.33 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/804.33 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 804.33 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 281,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,451.15/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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