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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.51 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.51 and 362.34 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.51 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.51 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.51 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 291,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,506.15/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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