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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 803.96 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 803.96 and 396.36 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 803.96 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/803.96 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 803.96 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 318,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,655.60/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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