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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.88, 805.76 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.88, 805.76 and 321.90 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 805.76 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/805.76 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 805.76 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 259,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,368.51/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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