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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.71, 805.19 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.71, 805.19 and 350.70 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.71 : 805.19 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.71/805.19 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.71x = 805.19 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.71x = 282,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,378.38/583.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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