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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 804.90 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 804.90 and 373.71 is: 515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 804.90 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/804.90 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 804.90 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 300,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,803.60/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.66

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