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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 805.27 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 805.27 and 376.54 is: 519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 805.27 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/805.27 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 805.27 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 303,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,216.37/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.58

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