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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 804.84 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 804.84 and 373.49 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 804.84 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/804.84 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 804.84 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 300,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,601.81/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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