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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 804.81 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 804.81 and 350.21 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 804.81 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/804.81 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 804.81 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 281,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,848.49/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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