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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 804.30 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 804.30 and 361.84 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 804.30 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/804.30 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 804.30 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 291,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,027.91/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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