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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 805.23 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 805.23 and 362.56 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 805.23 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/805.23 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 805.23 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 291,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,944.19/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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