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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 805.26 and 347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 805.26 and 347.51 is: 479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 805.26 = 347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/805.26 = 347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 805.26 × 347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 279,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,830.14/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.56

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