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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 804.66 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 804.66 and 373.40 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 804.66 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/804.66 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 804.66 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 300,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,460.04/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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