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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.61, 805.39 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.61, 805.39 and 347.58 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.61 : 805.39 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.61/805.39 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.61x = 805.39 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.61x = 279,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,937.46/583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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