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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 804.92 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 804.92 and 373.32 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 804.92 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/804.92 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 804.92 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 300,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,492.73/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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