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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 805.05 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 805.05 and 386.35 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 805.05 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/805.05 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 805.05 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 311,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,031.07/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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