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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 804.75 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 804.75 and 321.16 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 804.75 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/804.75 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 804.75 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 258,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,453.51/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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