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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.85, 805.65 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.85, 805.65 and 359.75 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.85 : 805.65 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.85/805.65 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.85x = 805.65 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.85x = 289,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,828.56/583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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