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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 805.56 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 805.56 and 335.08 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 805.56 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/805.56 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 805.56 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 269,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,927.04/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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