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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 805.36 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 805.36 and 362.54 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 805.36 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/805.36 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 805.36 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 291,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,973.20/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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