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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 804.86 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 804.86 and 321.27 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 804.86 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/804.86 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 804.86 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 258,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,575.77/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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