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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 804.74 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 804.74 and 362.46 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 804.74 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/804.74 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 804.74 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 291,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,684.25/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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