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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.56, 805.25 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.56, 805.25 and 321.56 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.56 : 805.25 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.56/805.25 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.56x = 805.25 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.56x = 258,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,936.19/583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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