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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.15, 804.84 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.15, 804.84 and 396.51 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.15 : 804.84 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.15/804.84 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.15x = 804.84 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.15x = 319,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,125.10/583.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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