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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 805.55 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 805.55 and 373.88 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 805.55 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/805.55 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 805.55 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 301,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,179.18/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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