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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.60, 805.32 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.60, 805.32 and 347.44 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.60 : 805.32 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.60/805.32 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.60x = 805.32 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.60x = 279,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,800.38/583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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