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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 804.33 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 804.33 and 361.94 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 804.33 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/804.33 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 804.33 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 291,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,115.18/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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