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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 805.08 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 805.08 and 373.38 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 805.08 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/805.08 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 805.08 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 300,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,600.77/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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