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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.75, 805.21 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.75, 805.21 and 347.54 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.75 : 805.21 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.75/805.21 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.75x = 805.21 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.75x = 279,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,838.66/583.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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