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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.86, 805.72 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.86, 805.72 and 321.87 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.86 : 805.72 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.86/805.72 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.86x = 805.72 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.86x = 259,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,340.52/583.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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