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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 805.68 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 805.68 and 370.98 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 805.68 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/805.68 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 805.68 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 298,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,891.17/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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