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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 805.14 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 805.14 and 376.68 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 805.14 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/805.14 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 805.14 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 303,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,280.14/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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