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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 805.04 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 805.04 and 321.35 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 805.04 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/805.04 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 805.04 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 258,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,699.71/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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