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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 804.54 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 804.54 and 350.13 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 804.54 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/804.54 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 804.54 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 281,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,693.59/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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