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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 804.67 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 804.67 and 358.95 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 804.67 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/804.67 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 804.67 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 288,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,833.89/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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