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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 804.78 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 804.78 and 350.26 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 804.78 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/804.78 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 804.78 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 281,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,882.24/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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