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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.96 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.96 and 350.40 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.96 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.96 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.96 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 282,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,057.98/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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