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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.51, 804.81 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.51, 804.81 and 373.45 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.51 : 804.81 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.51/804.81 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.51x = 804.81 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.51x = 300,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,556.29/583.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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