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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.61, 803.72 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.61, 803.72 and 537.44 is: 740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.61 : 803.72 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.61/803.72 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.61x = 803.72 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.61x = 431,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,948.60/583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.14

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