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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 805.32 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 805.32 and 350.82 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 805.32 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/805.32 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 805.32 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 282,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,522.36/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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