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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.27, 804.93 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.27, 804.93 and 321.28 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.27 : 804.93 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.27/804.93 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.27x = 804.93 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.27x = 258,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,607.91/583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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