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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.44 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.44 and 361.92 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.44 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.44 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.44 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 291,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,142.92/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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