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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 805.38 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 805.38 and 351.02 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 805.38 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/805.38 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 805.38 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 282,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,700.46/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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