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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.54, 805.27 and 321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.54, 805.27 and 321.55 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.54 : 805.27 = 321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.54/805.27 = 321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.54x = 805.27 × 321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.54x = 258,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,934.57/583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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