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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 804.86 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 804.86 and 373.59 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 804.86 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/804.86 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 804.86 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 300,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,691.60/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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