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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.15, 804.09 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.15, 804.09 and 373.05 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.15 : 804.09 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.15/804.09 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.15x = 804.09 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.15x = 299,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,965.77/583.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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