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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.64, 805.71 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.64, 805.71 and 362.66 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.64 : 805.71 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.64/805.71 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.64x = 805.71 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.64x = 292,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,200.65/583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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