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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 804.40 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 804.40 and 350.16 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 804.40 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/804.40 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 804.40 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 281,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,668.70/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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