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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 805.02 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 805.02 and 331.25 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 805.02 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/805.02 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 805.02 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 266,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,658.85/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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