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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.90 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.90 and 376.36 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.90 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.90 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.90 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 302,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,932.16/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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