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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.09, 804.32 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.09, 804.32 and 350.08 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.09 : 804.32 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.09/804.32 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.09x = 804.32 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.09x = 281,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,576.35/583.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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