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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.75, 805.54 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.75, 805.54 and 362.70 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.75 : 805.54 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.75/805.54 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.75x = 805.54 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.75x = 292,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,165.88/583.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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