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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 804.15 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 804.15 and 350.40 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 804.15 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/804.15 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 804.15 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 281,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,774.16/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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