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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 804.48 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 804.48 and 350.12 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 804.48 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/804.48 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 804.48 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 281,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,664.54/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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