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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 804.96 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 804.96 and 362.31 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 804.96 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/804.96 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 804.96 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 291,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,645.06/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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