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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 805.16 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 805.16 and 321.44 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 805.16 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/805.16 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 805.16 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 258,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,810.63/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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