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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.33, 804.99 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.33, 804.99 and 321.35 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.33 : 804.99 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.33/804.99 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.33x = 804.99 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.33x = 258,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,683.54/583.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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