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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 804.83 and 362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.41, 804.83 and 362.62 is: 500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.41 : 804.83 = 362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.41/804.83 = 362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.41x = 804.83 × 362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.41x = 291,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,843.63/583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.24

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