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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 804.74 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 804.74 and 321.18 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 804.74 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/804.74 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 804.74 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 258,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,466.39/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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