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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.47, 805.07 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.47, 805.07 and 362.47 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.47 : 805.07 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.47/805.07 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.47x = 805.07 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.47x = 291,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,813.72/583.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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