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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 804.74 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 804.74 and 362.07 is: 499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 804.74 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/804.74 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 804.74 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 291,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,370.40/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.68

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