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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.54, 805.33 and 321.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.54, 805.33 and 321.61 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.54 : 805.33 = 321.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.54/805.33 = 321.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.54x = 805.33 × 321.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.54x = 259,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,002.18/583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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