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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.51, 805.26 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.51, 805.26 and 321.53 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.51 : 805.26 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.51/805.26 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.51x = 805.26 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.51x = 258,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,915.25/583.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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