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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 804.99 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 804.99 and 373.65 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 804.99 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/804.99 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 804.99 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 300,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,784.51/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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