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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.41 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.41 and 373.19 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.41 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.41 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.41 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 300,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,199.90/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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