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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.70, 805.38 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.70, 805.38 and 350.82 is: 484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.70 : 805.38 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.70/805.38 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.70x = 805.38 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.70x = 282,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,543.41/583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.06

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