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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 804.72 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 804.72 and 347.16 is: 478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 804.72 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/804.72 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 804.72 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 279,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,366.60/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.93

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