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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 805.53 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 805.53 and 335.04 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 805.53 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/805.53 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 805.53 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 269,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,884.77/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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