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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.72 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.72 and 350.28 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.72 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.72 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.72 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 281,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,877.32/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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