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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 805.50 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 805.50 and 347.76 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 805.50 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/805.50 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 805.50 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 280,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,120.68/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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