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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 805.77 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 805.77 and 321.92 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 805.77 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/805.77 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 805.77 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 259,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,389.45/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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