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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 805.68 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 805.68 and 350.96 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 805.68 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/805.68 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 805.68 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 282,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,761.45/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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