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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 804.56 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 804.56 and 350.28 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 804.56 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/804.56 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 804.56 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 281,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,821.28/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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