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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.10, 804.75 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.10, 804.75 and 362.30 is: 500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.10 : 804.75 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.10/804.75 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.10x = 804.75 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.10x = 291,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,560.93/583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.02

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