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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.02, 804.06 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.02, 804.06 and 349.74 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.02 : 804.06 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.02/804.06 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.02x = 804.06 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.02x = 281,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,211.94/583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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