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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 805.62 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 805.62 and 321.78 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 805.62 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/805.62 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 805.62 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 259,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,232.40/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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