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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 805.31 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 805.31 and 373.86 is: 515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 805.31 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/805.31 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 805.31 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 301,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,071.33/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.78

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