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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 804.66 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 804.66 and 396.92 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 804.66 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/804.66 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 804.66 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 319,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,385.65/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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