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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 805.08 and 321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 805.08 and 321.41 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 805.08 = 321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/805.08 = 321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 805.08 × 321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 258,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,762.78/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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