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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 804.92 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.41, 804.92 and 350.54 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.41 : 804.92 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.41/804.92 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.41x = 804.92 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.41x = 282,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,153.90/583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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