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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.36, 805.52 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.36, 805.52 and 376.72 is: 520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.36 : 805.52 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.36/805.52 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.36x = 805.52 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.36x = 303,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,455.49/583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.19

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