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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 805.26 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 805.26 and 321.56 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 805.26 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/805.26 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 805.26 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 258,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,939.41/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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