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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 805.16 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 805.16 and 350.79 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 805.16 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/805.16 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 805.16 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 282,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,440.32/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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