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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 805.60 and 321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 805.60 and 321.79 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 805.60 = 321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/805.60 = 321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 805.60 × 321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 259,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,232.82/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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