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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.36, 804.80 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.36, 804.80 and 350.48 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.36 : 804.80 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.36/804.80 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.36x = 804.80 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.36x = 282,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,066.30/583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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