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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.17, 804.78 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.17, 804.78 and 321.20 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.17 : 804.78 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.17/804.78 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.17x = 804.78 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.17x = 258,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,491.31/583.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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