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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 804.62 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 804.62 and 350.12 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 804.62 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/804.62 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 804.62 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 281,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,713.55/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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