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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.97 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.97 and 344.13 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.97 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.97 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.97 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 277,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,017.77/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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