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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 804.38 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.41, 804.38 and 373.25 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.41 : 804.38 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.41/804.38 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.41x = 804.38 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.41x = 300,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,228.95/583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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