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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.42, 805.26 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.42, 805.26 and 350.50 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.42 : 805.26 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.42/805.26 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.42x = 805.26 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.42x = 282,243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,243.63/583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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