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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.22, 804.89 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.22, 804.89 and 362.19 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.22 : 804.89 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.22/804.89 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.22x = 804.89 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.22x = 291,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,521.30/583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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