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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 804.66 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 804.66 and 376.12 is: 519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 804.66 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/804.66 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 804.66 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 302,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,648.72/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.12

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