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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.38, 804.51 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.38, 804.51 and 362.16 is: 499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.38 : 804.51 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.38/804.51 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.38x = 804.51 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.38x = 291,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,361.34/583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.44

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