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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 804.72 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 804.72 and 373.47 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 804.72 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/804.72 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 804.72 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 300,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,538.78/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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