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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 805.02 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 805.02 and 376.36 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 805.02 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/805.02 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 805.02 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 302,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,977.33/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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